2018 Audi A6
3.0 TFSI Sport quattro AWD
Safety Ratings
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall Side Crash Rating
Overall Side Barrier Rating
NHTSA Rollover Resistance Rating
Not Rated
Recalls
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: | 18V370000 |
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Mfg's Report Date: | JUN 03, 2018 |
Component: | AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER) |
Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 139249 |
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
Consequence:
If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
Dates of Manufacture:
OCT 28, 2014 to APR 29, 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
74D5
Disclaimer
The safety ratings and information is provided directly from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)